The "blocked card" message — a fake note from your bank
A text or e-mail says your bank card is blocked and asks you to tap a link. It is how fraudsters steal card and online-banking details.
Reviewed by Vitali Hisko, September 23, 2026
What the message looks like
Your payment card has been temporarily blocked due to suspicious activity. To unblock it, confirm your details: hxxps://card-unblock[.]top
What actually happens
The link opens a fake bank page. It asks you to log in, or to enter your card number, expiry date and CVV. Often it also asks for a Smart-ID code. With those details, fraudsters take money from your account.
How to recognise it in three seconds
- Your bank does not ask you to unblock a card through a link in a message.
- The address is not your bank's — it only looks similar, or not at all.
- It scares and rushes you: "temporarily blocked", "within 24 hours".
What to do
- Do not tap the link.
- If you are worried, call your bank on the number printed on your card.
- Delete the message.
If you already entered your details
- Call your bank right away — ask them to block the card and online banking.
- Report it to the police on 112.
Who to tell
Police (112), your bank (number on your card), NKSC (nksc.lt/pranesti — type the address yourself).